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Tu-16 Badger vs Valiant

Tupolev Tu-16 Badger bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-16 Badger
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
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Specifications
Tu-16 Badger Valiant
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Vickers
First flight 27 April 1952 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1954 1955
Number produced 1509 units 108 units
Average unit price $6 million --
Wing area 165.0 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 34.9 m
Height 10.4 m 9.8 m
Length 34.8 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 7,200 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 79,000 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 37,200 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,525 kgf 4 x 44 kN
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Overview

The Tu-16 Badger and the Valiant are both Bombers, manufactured by Tupolev and Vickers respectively.

Top speed is 1,050 km/h for the Tu-16 Badger vs 912 km/h for the Valiant. The Tu-16 Badger has an operational range of 7,200 km vs 7,200 km for the Valiant. The Valiant operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 12,800 m for the Tu-16 Badger.

The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in 1,509 units vs 108 for the Valiant. The Valiant first flew 1 years before the Tu-16 Badger (1951 vs 1952).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-16 Badger or Valiant?
The Tu-16 Badger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Valiant's 912 km/h, a difference of 138 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-16 Badger or Valiant?
The Valiant has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-16 Badger or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-16 Badger or Valiant?
The Tu-16 Badger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,000 kg compared to the Valiant's 63,503 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-16 Badger or Valiant?
The Tu-16 Badger is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the Valiant's 33.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-16 Badger or Valiant?
The Tu-16 Badger entered service first in 1954, 1 years before the Valiant which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-16 Badger or Valiant?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 108 units of the Valiant.